Melvin finally lost his patience and snapped, "Madeline, are you out of your mind again? Do you even realize how childish you sound at your age? Apologize to Mr. Orben, right now!"

Madeline's tone stayed icy. "Sorry, but that's not happening."

Melvin's anger flared even hotter at being defied in front of everyone. "And what if I insist? If you refuse, then get out of the Webster family!"

What was supposed to be a business discussion had now turned into a heated family argument right in fro